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The Highlands of Scotland are arguably at their most glorious during the golden weeks of Autumn. This superb rail holiday offers a wealth of spectacular autumnal scenery out of your window, including two of the world's greatest railway journeys - the Kyle Line and the West Highland Line with the fabulous Jacobite Steam Train.
View Dates & Book5 days from £799
DEPARTS
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Tuesday 15 October 2024
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Spectacular Highlands mountain scenery
The "Great Railway Journey of the World" to Kyle of Lochalsh
Take the fabulous Highland Line climbing through the Cairngorms
Cross the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct
Steam on the famous "Harry Potter" Jacobite train
Enjoy "monster spotting" at Loch Ness
Free time to explore Inverness, the capital of the Highlands
Also included in your Tour Fare:
Dinner every evening plus 1 light lunch
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
DAY 1
For those booking our rail inclusive package we travel along the spine of Scotland. Leaving the Lowlands behind, the wonderfully picturesque Highland Line takes us through Perth, Pitlochry, and over the Cairngorm Mountains to Inverness. Upon arrival in Inverness, we walk the short distance to the Palace Hotel, our base for the next two nights.
DDAY 2
We take the amazing Kyle Line train, Scotland’s original "Great Railway Journey of the World", coast-to-coast through stunning scenery and across mountain plateau. Look out for wild deer, eagles, and the palm trees of Plockton village, before dramatic sea vistas are revealed as we arrive at Kyle of Lochalsh. Here we enjoy a light lunch in the renowned Kyle Hotel, overlooking the Isle of Skye, before retracing our steps to Inverness.
B, L, DDAY 3
This morning we enjoy free time in Inverness to discover this compact and picturesque city. We can visit the magnificent cathedral church, lovely riverside cafés, and historic Old Town before departing by road and travelling alongside Loch Ness, with a short break for photography and monster spotting. We then continue through the beautiful Great Glen to Fort William where we check-in to our hotel for two nights, the Alexandra.
B, DDAY 4
Today we take a magical train journey along the rail route to the Isles aboard the Jacobite Steam Train*. We cross the world-renowned Glenfinnan Viaduct, overlooking Loch Shiel and the Bonnie Prince Charlie monument; a view made even more famous in the "Harry Potter" films. We round Loch Eilt with its trees of the ancient Caledonian Forest and burst out onto the white-sanded Atlantic shoreline at Morar. Catch distant views of the Isles of Eigg and Rhum before we reach the terminus at Mallaig overlooking the Isle of Skye. After a sightseeing break we return to Fort William.
B, DDAY 5
For those having booked our rail inclusive package the beautiful West Highland Line from Fort William back to Glasgow concludes our holiday, passing across remote moors and through the glens to Loch Lomond and finally along the shores of the Clyde as we approach Glasgow for homeward trains.
*In the unlikely event of the steam train being unavailable we reserve the right to substitute a diesel train or undertake the journey by road coach.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
HOTELS
Palace Hotel & Spa, Inverness
Overlooking the River Ness, just a short stroll from the city centre, this 4-star hotel has well-appointed bedrooms with hospitality tray, radio, TV, and free Wi-Fi. The hotel offers a stylish bar and restaurant, relaxing lounge and superb newly refurbished leisure club with indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and gymnasium.
The Alexandra Hotel, Fort William
Situated in the heart of Fort William close to the railway station, this traditional 3-star Victorian hotel offers comfortable bedrooms with TV and radio, telephone, and hospitality tray. The hotel has a homely bar with an open fire and a spacious restaurant offering locally sourced dishes.
FARES
| Fare Region | First | Standard |
| London: Out - Kings Cross, Rtn - Euston | £1,265 | £1,035 |
| Greater London | £1,279 | £1,055 |
| South of England | £1,325 | £1,079 |
| East Anglia | £1,325 | £1,079 |
| South West | £1,305 | £1,085 |
| Heart of England | £1,149 | £979 |
| Midlands | £1,135 | £979 |
| Yorkshire | £1,069 | £949 |
| North East | £1,035 | £929 |
| North West | £1,089 | £945 |
| South Wales | £1,195 | £1,009 |
| North Wales | £1,139 | £979 |
| Scotland | N/A | £935 |
*Please note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class only, so First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of journeys.
Join & Leave at Hotels £809
£10 tour discount for holders of National Railcards
Single Room Supplement £170
4 nights’ bed, breakfast & table d’hôte evening meal plus 1 light lunch
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
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